Wednesday, January 28th 2009

While there’s definitely a place in our wardrobes for the classics – dark-wash boot-cut jeans, cashmere cardigans, a well-cut blazer – it’s a pleasure to see when a brand takes one of these enduring pieces and puts a new spin on it. A few of my most recent unique finds:

Not only does the bamboo shape elevate the basic hoop, but the copper color is a welcome departure from the usual gold and silver. Kenneth Jay Lane – Bamboo Hoops

I’m not really a moto jacket kind of girl, but when it’s in grey leather instead of black I might think twice. The smoky shade on this one softens the look, while the asymmetrical zipper makes it modern. S.W.O.R.D. – Modena Asymmetrical Motorcycle Jacket